2013 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
The 2013 Kia Sportage has 23 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
23
Electrical System complaints
5%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND FLAMES ERUPTED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED, BUT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2013 Kia Sportage electrical system — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.